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PS 67 Discovery School

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P.S. 67 Discovery School is located at 911 Abbott Road Buffalo, NY. This public school is located in Erie County, New York and Buffalo is the state's second-largest city. The Buffalo City School District is recognized for its outstanding performance when compared to other urban school systems in New York State. Discovery School educates students in grades PK-6 adhering to beliefs that include: Whole Child Development: (intellectual, physical, social, and emotional) through appropriate practice. Children’s classroom activities are balanced with each child’s overall development (maturation) and knowledge base (experiences) so that school success (learning) is assured.

Public School #37 - Discovery School uses set practices and routines starting with; Morning Meeting which is a daily gathering of the whole class to “get to know each other” through activities fostering self-esteem and social skills. Sharing Times are group gatherings held to share and discuss work and concerns with an emphasis on speaking and listening skills, as well as student evaluation. Conflict Resolution is the teaching and development of skills to handle conflicts through negotiations and compromises.

Daily Periodic “Breaks” allow the children to move about physically and to relax. This can include yoga like stretching, singing, movement games, breathing exercises, etc. “Alone Zone” is a prepared spot in the classroom furnished with some quiet activities. The child can calmly be removed from the classroom situation to the alone zone in order to reflect and regroup. Periodic Review of the Classroom models and teaches the children organization by maintaining an attractive and well-organized classroom.


PS 67 Discovery School

Overview

PS 67 Discovery School

Buffalo City School District

911 Abbott Road
Buffalo, NY 14220

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Large City (City: Large)

716-816-4922 (Phone)

716-828-4925 (Fax)

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Serving Grades: PK-6

Principal: Carmela Botticello

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Student Enrollment Information

Pre-KKindergarten
(Full Day)
1st2nd3rd4th5th6th
5348524751455947

Additional Student Information

Total Students
402
Attendance Rate
94%
Suspensions
1
Year Statistics Were Compiled
2005
Student / Teacher Ratio
17.5
Free Lunch
157
Reduced Lunch
74
Student Ethnicities

Student Gender

Staff Information

Full Time Principals
1
Full Time Assistant Principals
0
Other Full Time Professional Staff
0
Full Time Teachers
25
Part Time Principals
0
Part Time Assistant Principals
0
Part Time Teachers
0
Other Part Time Professional Staff
0

Adequate Yearly Progress Decisions

Sub-Group Names
Satisfactory
School Year
Subject:Elementary / Middle School English Language Arts
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Math
All Students
Yes
2006
White
Yes
2006
Students With Disabilities
Yes
2006
Economically Disadvantaged
Yes
2006
Subject:Elementary / Middle School Science
All Students
Yes
2006

Regents Results

Subject
Year
# Tested
Percent Passing
 

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